The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16
THE OREGON CONVENTION.

THE OREGON CONVENTION.
The Oregon Universalist Convention
met at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church in McMinnville, Friday, June 10,
and was called to order by the secretary,
the president and ice-president being
absent. The Convention was opened
with prayer by Rev. Lee Fairchild, of
Lewiston, Idaho.
On motion, Milton Underwood was
elected president pro tenn. The follow
ing committees were appointed: On Re
| hgious Services; A. FL. Hodson, Mrs. s..
FL. Higgins, 8. Higgins. On Credentials,
Mrs. M. M. Hodson, Mrs. y. 81. Higgins,
Mrs. 8. X. Davis. On Nominations M.
@. Brown, A. Fl. Hodson, Mrs. L. L. Un-
derwood. On motion Rev. Lee Fair
child was invited to seat in the conven-
ton. Committee on Credentials report
ed the following Universalists present, as
delegates: s. Higgins, Mrs. s. Fl. Higgins,
Miss Ida Higgins, Zena; o. g. Shurtleff,
Mrs. L. Shurtleff, Mrs. M. McKinon, Nc
Coy; Mrs. s. E. Davis, Oregon City; M.
@. Brown, A. 8. Order, Dallas; d. Ham.
mock, Brooks Station; M. Underwood,
Mrs. L. l.. Underwood, A. Fl. Hodson,
Mrs. M. M. Hodson, o. o. Hodson, Mrs.
Nellie Hodson, Miss Minnie Boice, Mrs.
Vedder, J. 9. Cooper, McMinnville.
Committee reported arrangements for
preaching at the church Friday and Sat-
urday evenings and at the opera house at
II A. M. and P. M.
Saturdays iSession.-Called to order
by the president, pro tenn, and was open
ed with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Fairchild.
Minutes of yesterdays session read
and approved.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
Resolued, That committee of three be
appointed to prepare memorial to the
General Convention expressive of the
wants of the Universalists of this State.
By resolution vote Of thanks was
rendered to the O. & @. r. R., the officers
OF the @. P. church, the choir for favors,
and to the people of McMinnville for
hospitality.
Resolved, That the Universalists Of this
Convention welcome with pleasure the
fratern al visit of the Rev. Lee Fairchild,
that we greatly appreciate his assistance
in making this Convention success and
sympathize with him in his labors in our
sister territory. Committee appointed on
memorial to General Convention: J. O.
Cooper, A. 81. Hodsop, M. @. Brown.
The Committee on Nominations report
ed the following names for officers Of the
Convention for the ensuing year, who
were duly elected by ballot: Rev. A. j.
Wigle, Harrisburg, president; Miss Jennie
M. Brown, Eugene, vice-president; J. @.
Cooper, McMinnville, secretary; A. Con-
dro, Halsey, treasurer; Rev. A. J. Wigle
occasional sermon for '88; A. Brown, Eu-
gene, trustee. The Committee on Fellow
ship was continued the same as last
year.
The election Of delegates to the General
Convention was left to the Executive Com
mittee; also the selection of place for
holding the next convention, with an
earnest invitation to meet at McMinn-
vile.
The secretary was instructed to CORE
spond with the various parishes and as
sertain what amount could be obtained
for the support of State missionary.
The treasurer being absent there was
no financial report.
The services at the church were well
attended, and the large opera house well
filled at both services on Sunday; and
the Universalist people feel that the SER
mons OF the Rev. Lee Fairchild have left
favorable impression upon the good
thinking people of this community.
At the afternoon services, collection
was taken of $20.15. The total expenses
of the Convention being $44, the remain
der was made up by subscription.
Final adjournment at P. M. Sunday.